Erica carnea f. aureifolia 'Bell's Extra Special'
Erica carnea f. aureifolia 'Bell's Extra Special' is a standout winter heath valued for its masses of soft pink flowers that appear from late winter into early spring. The blooms sit densely above fine, dark green needle-like foliage, creating a vibrant carpet of colour during the coldest months. Its compact, tidy habit makes it perfect for brightening borders, rockeries, slopes, and winter containers.
Hardy, dependable, and easy to grow, ‘Bell’s Extra Special’ thrives in full sun and well-drained acidic soil. Its long flowering period, evergreen structure, and reliable performance make it a strong choice for gardeners looking to extend colour through winter and early spring.
- Golden evergreen foliage for year-round interest
- Soft pink flowers through winter and early spring
- Compact, spreading habit ideal for groundcover
- RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) winning variety
- Excellent for rockeries, borders and containers
- Fully hardy, reliable, and low maintenance
- Prefers full sun and well-drained acidic soil
- Height 20cm - Spread 45cm
Winter Heather
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EAN code5056583127943
- Pot Size9cm
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees
- AwardAGM (Award of Garden Merit) RHS
- Flower ColourPink, Purple
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthJanuary, February, March, April, November, December
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height15cm
- Spread45cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitMat-forming
- Plant TypeHeather
- Planting TypesBanks and Slopes, Borders and Beds, Garden Edging, Ground Cover, Pots & Containers, Underplanting of Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
- Season of InterestSpring, Winter
- Soil TypeClay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Foliage, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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